sporogenous
|spo-ro-ge-nous|
C2
/spɔːˈrɒdʒənəs/
spore-producing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sporogenous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sporos,' where 'sporos' meant 'seed' and '-genous' meant 'producing.'
Historical Evolution
'sporos' transformed into the Greek word 'sporogenes,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sporogenous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'seed-producing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'spore-producing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or capable of producing spores.
The sporogenous tissue in the plant is responsible for spore production.
Synonyms
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